Mazda 3 2016 vs BMW 4 series 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 560 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
| Mazda 3 engine produces 153 HP less power than BMW 4 series, whereas torque is 290 NM less than BMW 4 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 57 litres | |
| 770 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mazda 3 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 4 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 2 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 4 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 4 sērija 2013 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The ... More about BMW 4 sērija 2013 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.39 m | |
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Mazda 3 is smaller, but higher. Mazda 3 is 6 cm shorter than the BMW 4 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 3 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 419 litres | 481 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1300 litres | |
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BMW 4 series has more luggage space. Mazda 3 has 62 litres less trunk space than the BMW 4 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 1.2 metres less than that of the BMW 4 series, which means Mazda 3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`235 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 200 | 19 000 | |
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